narcissism
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narcissism
Excessive self-love and vanity, in which a person admires themselves too much and considers themselves more important than others.
Sein ständiges Reden über die eigenen Erfolge ist ein klares Zeichen für seinen Narzissmus.
His constant talking about his own achievements is a clear sign of his narcissism.
narcissism
In psychology, a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of one's own importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.
In der Therapie wird versucht, die tieferen Ursachen seines pathologischen Narzissmus zu behandeln.
In therapy, they try to treat the deeper causes of his pathological narcissism.
The adjective 'narzisstisch' (narcissistic, for a trait or behavior) and the person noun 'der Narzisst' (the narcissist) are derived from the noun 'der Narzissmus' (narcissism).
Sein Verhalten zeigt narzisstische Züge.
His behavior shows narcissistic traits.
The term comes from Greek mythology. Narcissus was a young man who fell in love with his own reflection. Knowing this helps you understand the core meaning of self-adoration.
Die Geschichte von Narziss ist eine Warnung vor übertriebener Selbstliebe.
The story of Narcissus is a warning against excessive self-love.
The psychological meaning as an illness is often signaled by technical terms such as 'pathologisch' (pathological), 'klinisch' (clinical), or 'Persönlichkeitsstörung' (personality disorder). Without these additions, it usually refers to general vanity.
Die Diagnose lautet auf eine narzisstische Persönlichkeitsstörung.
The diagnosis is narcissistic personality disorder.
arrogance
Arroganz primarily refers to a conceited attitude that someone displays toward others. Narzissmus more strongly describes the excessive self-love and self-admiration behind such behavior. Arroganz fits a condescending manner, while Narzissmus is more appropriate for constant self-aggrandizement.
Seine ständige Selbstbewunderung und Selbstüberhöhung zeigen seinen Narzissmus.
His constant self-admiration and self-aggrandizement show his narcissism.
Seine herablassenden Bemerkungen gegenüber den Kollegen zeigen seine Arroganz.
His condescending remarks toward his colleagues show his arrogance.
